How to Shred Leaves Without Making a Hole in a Garbage Can
Like every fall, my deck is covered in leaves, and I’m delighted! My girlfriend is less so and would likeContinue Reading
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Like every fall, my deck is covered in leaves, and I’m delighted! My girlfriend is less so and would likeContinue Reading
These days, when I walk the streets of my neighborhood, I almost drool. Dead leaves cover everything, piling up onContinue Reading
I discovered the virtues of mulch several decades ago, thanks to a book by Ruth Stout: How to Have aContinue Reading
When I was a teenager, my parents bought a house in Sainte-Foy. The garden was in rough shape. The backyardContinue Reading
A few weeks ago, I attended a forum on pollinators in our gardens. Among other things, we learned about theirContinue Reading
Drought is common in July and August … and so are municipal or state watering restrictions! The best way to avoid problemsContinue Reading
By Glenn Anderson Finding compost substitutes at home may sound tricky if you’re new to gardening. However, it’s the opposite,Continue Reading
You can use almost any anything left over from woodworking as a mulch, and that includes conifer shavings. By LarryContinue Reading
Buckwheat hull mulch in a home garden. Photo: browfarmonlinestore.co.uk By Fabian Deimos Are you looking for a mulching solution forContinue Reading
By George Weigel What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed wayContinue Reading
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